Westport Ontario would like to welcome you in celebrating Canada Day at the Lions Club Beach. A warm welcome to our American friends! Happy 4th of July.

Here is a breakdown of the entire day. Click here to print off a Canada Day Flyer

Entertainment

1 p.m. Commencement of Canada Day
Celebration at the Rideau District Museum with the Colour party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Brach 542

1:15 p.m. 13th Annual Bicycle Parade
Leaving the Rideau District Museum. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Decorate your bicycle with red & white and proudly ride throughout town!
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542

2-8 p.m. Biggun Amusements
Featuring Spiderman…12 & under!
Giant Slide Fun…12 & up!
Sponsored in part by Westport Lions Club

4 p.m. Back by popular demand, The Adishakti Dancers, performance was enjoyed so much last year, they will be returning!

7 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of rock & roll, a little country, and some blues with the fabulous Doherty Brothers Band
plus DJ Services by Tom Gard

SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS AT DUSK!!!!

Special Kids Corner

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Provided by Westwinds Ranch

Free Shuttle Bus staring at 2 p.m.!
All afternoon & Evening to and from the beach
Leaving the Westport Community Centre & St. Edwards School
***Special thank you to bus drivers Smokey and Kelly & North Leeds Bus Lines Ltd.

Canteen & Refreshments
Avaiable in the afternoon & evening

Swimming & Changing Facilities Available
No Lifeguard on Duty

No Parking at the Beach – Handicap & Volunteers Only

***A special thank you to the Westport Lions Club for providing the beautiful facilities at the beach.

Artemisia Gallery in Westport will run a five-week summer art program for children and teens ages 7-15.

Classes will be held weekly, Wednesdays for ages 7-10, and Fridays for ages 11-15, from 2-4 PM beginning June 30th. Each class will cost $10 per child. Young children will complete one craft project each class, while teens will either create art or participate in creative problem solving activities.

Space is limited. To reserve space for your child or request more information, call 613-273-8775, or stop by Artemisia Gallery, 7 Spring Street, Westport.

Date: June 30, 2010 (runs five weeks)
Time: 2-4 PM
Ages: 7-15
Cost: $10.00

Wednesdays: ages 7-10 / 2-4 PM
Fridays: ages 11-15 / 2-4 PM

Wether you are visiting Westport Ontario the weekend of the 26th, or you reside in this beautiful community, you won’t want to miss the Westport Heritage Festival.

Westport Heritage Festival – Farm & Craft Market
Location: Bedford Street, Westport Ontario
Date: Saturday June 26, 2010
Time: 9am – 4pm

The Westport Heritage Festival features a select group of quality vendors selling arts, crafts, gifts and food.

Enjoy live music, a petting zoo along with a Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market; Heritage Displays & Museum Tours

Children’s Area & Activities include face painting, balloon animals and clowns

Come to ECOTAY for an evening of fun and entertainment. ECOTAY is a unique rural gathering place with beautiful restored barns, a few minutes west of Perth, Ontario at 942 Upper Scotch Line at corner of Menzies Munro Side Road.
Only one hour from Ottawa or Kingston.

Click Here to Print Flyer

Date: Saturday June 5th, 2010
5pm Celtic Heritage Fiddle Orchestra
6pm Potluck & Poetry
7:30pm Skip Gorman

Tickets $20. in advance $25. at the door. For advance tickets call: 613-267-6391 or email: michaelglover@ecotay.com